Grip lock ties are terrific.
https://www.kf7p.com/KF7P/Grip_Lock_Ties.html
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Chris
KF7P
> On Oct 14, 2021, at 3:04 PM, CEPitts <cpitts@ec.rr.com> wrote:
>
> Not too long ago there was a posting on a topic and there was the mention of
> cable ties for securing coax and control lines to tower legs on the runs. It
> was the part of a overall discussion unrelated specifically to cable ties. I
> believe John KK9A may have been the one who mentioned it specifically those
> cable ties made/sold by Thomas & Betts as some of the best to use based on
> integrity of strength, UV rays, weather, etc.
>
> If so anyone on the list using them can you recommend the product #'s you are
> using for runs of 50-150 feet going up 25G, 45G, 55G legs? The product #
> sequence runs something like "TY????MX" where the question mark "?"
> represents a numerical designation anywhere from 2-4 digits followed by the
> "MX"
>
> I want to obtain some of the recommended proper sizes, strength, UV, weather,
> etc. and low maintenance issues for at a least a few years based on what you
> may get a big box retailer of less quality for my stash. Reliable replacement
> and installation for use in the future .
>
> Also what is the thought on once installed wrapping the cable ties with 2-3
> layers of tape? or more than 3 layers? no layers?
>
> Environment I am dealing with mild winters, hot summers, thunderstorms, salt
> air, 1-4 possible hurricanes a year (Lucky this year) sorry for folks LA and
> TX, especially W5WZ! Shout out Scott!
>
> Thanks for any and all input in advance
>
> 73! Charles "Ed" K5OF
>
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